From The Trussville Tribune staff reports
FAIRFIELD — The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has concluded its investigation into the shooting of a 10-year-old in Fairfield.
The child was shot in the shoulder in the 300 block of 67th Street, in Fairfield, on Friday, Feb. 7, 2020, at 10:04 p.m.
Investigators said the shooting was accidental in nature after a 16-year-old playing with a firearm dropped it and it discharged.
No charges will be pursued.
The child was treated and is expected to recover.